Zach Mathers
Zach Mathers
The Journey of recovery with the founder of YANA Tyler Matheny
The Journey of recovery with the founder of YANA Tyler Matheny
The Journey of recovery with the founder of YANA Tyler Matheny
Tuesday 27th April 2021
Tyler Matheny discusses his recovery journey and founding YANA, a community for sober and curious individuals, on Braving the Journey.
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Get the buttons here!Tyler Matheny's Path to Sobriety and the Birth of YANA
I think the issue is that when you're going to start to recognize a lot of the symptoms before you accept the reality.
Imagine being trapped in a cycle of relapse, where fear is the only thing keeping you afloat. This is the reality that Tyler Matheny faced, and in this episode of 'Braving the Journey', he sits down with host Zach Mathers to share his compelling story. Tyler, a co-founder of YANA, opens up about his struggles with chronic relapsing and how he eventually found his way to a stable, sober life.
YANA, which stands for 'You Are Not Alone', is an exclusive community designed for those who are sober or curious about sobriety. It offers digital tools and a supportive network to help people move forward in their recovery journeys. Before founding YANA, Tyler worked in marketing at various startups in bustling cities like NYC, San Francisco, and Austin. His journey through these high-pressure environments only added layers to his story of addiction and recovery.
Tyler emphasizes the importance of recognizing symptoms of addiction and accepting its reality as crucial steps toward healing. He discusses how YANA aims to inspire and support individuals to live happy, sober lives through connection and community. The conversation also touches on the significance of sponsorship, the 12-step program, and the role of service in recovery. Tyler's insights into staying sober in today's world are both practical and heartfelt.
He wraps up with a poignant message about finding gratitude in life's trivial moments. If you're looking for inspiration and practical advice on sobriety, this episode is a must-listen.